Storm Shelter Resources

Accessibility is a major factor producers think about when designing storm safe rooms. A safe room has to be usable by everyone, and it can’t be designed with the expectation that every family member will be able-bodied. Modern safe rooms are FEMA-compliant, which means they prioritize accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as per FEMA’s Publication P-361. Today, we’re going to get into how modern designs not only emphasize, but improve upon accommodation

Safe rooms have progressed from simply being bolted doors and iron walls. Today’s high-end safe rooms are advanced, integrated spaces built to be an all-in-one solution for a modern-day emergency, equipped with far more than just locks and steel-lining. Let’s examine the advanced technology features found in many modern safe rooms. Advanced Ventilation & Filtration Systems Any quality safe room includes efficient filtration and ventilation. Modern safe rooms have enhanced ventilation systems that purify toxic particles and residuals in

Ensuring your storm safe room in Texas is properly and fully stocked is survival 101. Knowing what to stock it with is also half the work. Let’s get into some safe room emergency supplies that every Texan needs to know about. Nutrition-Checklist: Pack Your Lunch For An Emergency In Texas, especially around coastal areas like Corpus Christi and Houston, storm conditions can last around one to three days. This means long spells of rain, strong

The human desire to create danger-proof spaces is as old as time. Safe rooms have come a long way from the ancient castles of the medieval ages to a modern-day fortified 4 by 4 closet. What did ancient safe rooms look like, though? How did they turn into the protection spaces we see today? These are all questions worth answering – and that’s what today’s blog is about. The Features of Middle Ages-Style Castles During the middle

It’s a tricky process – building a new home from scratch, especially if you’re pre-planning a safe room. There are regulatory guidelines to keep in mind, practical considerations like where to place it, and much more. The process doesn’t have to be intimidating with the right information. Let’s get into what future home-owners should know during safe room installation for new homes. Adding A Safe Room During New Construction It’s always more advisable to install

Home-owners are becoming increasingly aware of the risk of home invasions and break-ins. A safe room is a necessary topic in the broader conversation of safety measures for home-owners. A FEMA-approved safe room not only helps protect families in weather emergencies, but also during home invasions. They can be invaluable as a place to escape to, while offering many benefits in a crisis situation. Benefits which can actually help handle the situation more effectively. Let’s talk

Tornadoes may bring sudden chaos, but in Texas, it’s not just the wind you need to worry about; it’s the heat. With temperatures frequently soaring into triple digits, a safe room shelter without proper airflow can quickly become dangerously hot during or after a storm. That’s why safe room ventilation in Texas is not just a comfort feature; it’s a safety essential. Whether you’re building a compact above-ground safe room or outfitting a larger community

The following infograph highlights the power of safe rooms in emergency prep:

Existing in the direct path of Tornado Alley is concerning for Dallas, not only because of the storm activity, but because the risk and damage from tornadoes here is higher than elsewhere in the United States. While precautionary measures can be taken, predicting the scale of storms in this area and their damage can be difficult. Therefore, the best strategy forward is to have a storm shelter. Although many dismiss the safety equipment as an